Ningbo University
Bioprospecting of Aquatic Resources
DoctoralPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The Doctoral program of Bioprospecting of Aquatic Resources is a branch of "Aquaculture", which was approved by the Academic Degree Committee of the State Council in 2010. For this doctoral program, the Key Laboratory of Animal Protein Food Deep Processing Technology of Zhejiang province and Key Laboratory of Health Food and Marine Drugs of Ningbo City have been established, and 8 doctoral supervisors are working for this program. The main research field of this program includes the aquaculture safety and quality, aquaculture biotechnology, and high-value utilization of aquatic resources. Over the past five years, more than 120 scientific research projects and 28 million yuan research funding were supported from the government, including more than 30 projects from the nation and more than 50 projects from the province and ministries. More than 400 papers have been published and 50 patents for inventions have been approved, which includes more than 100 papers in SCI journals. Now, 12 achievements in food science and technology have been awarded by government.
Application Requirements
(1) Foreign citizens with a valid ordinary passport and Bachelor's degree for master's program applicants, in good physical and mental health.
(2) Foreign citizens with a valid ordinary passport and Master's degree for doctoral program applicants, in good physical and mental health.
(3) Language Proficiency:
Chinese Medium Programs
Chinese language proficiency of HSK 4 (score 210 or above) or HSK 5. If you have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree taught in Chinese in China, you may apply for exemption for HSK requirements.
English Medium Programs
Good English language proficiency. For those whose native language is not English, please provide score report of English language test (e.g. TOEFL/IELTS/others).
Application Documents
1. Application form with photo
2. A photocopy of passport
3. Highest degree and transcript (original copy or notarized copy)
4. Certificate of Non-criminal Record
5. Remittance receipt of the application fee
1. Application fee (non-refundable): RMB 500
2. Tuition: RMB 20.000/year
3. Insurance: RMB 800/year
4. Medical Examination: About RMB 535 payable to Ningbo International Healthcare Center
5. Residence Permit: RMB 800/year payable to Ningbo Immigration Administration
6. Accommodation:
-Yangguang International Students Apartment:
Single Room RMB 1.200/Month/Person
Double Room RMB 900/Month/Person
-Wong Chingmao International Student Dormitory (Yong Jiang Dormitory):
Double Room RMB 4.000/Academic Year/Person
Quad Room RMB 2.500/Academic Year/Person
-Dormitory Building 5 & 8 (Public Bathroom per floor)
Double Room CNY 2.000/Academic Year/Person
-International Student Dormitory on Meishan Campus
Double Room CNY 3.500/Academic Year/Person
7. Living cost (food): Approximately RMB 1.000/month
※ Those who are unable to get the student visa can apply for full tuition fee refund. All refunds will only be made to the bank and account holder (or other financial institution) that originally paid the fee.